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Weekly Contest #359
My breath caught as I ran through the narrow alleys on the outskirts of the city. Sunset bled across the horizon in streaks of purple and orange, the last light reflecting off stone walls blackened by centuries of smoke and rain. Curfew was already in effect. Soon darkness would swallow the streets entirely.The night was my greatest ally.Charcoal leather boots struck the cobblestones in a steady rhythm while a floor-length hooded cloak concealed most of my features. At a distance, I was little more than a silhouette slipping between shadows....
Weekly Contest #357
The days had gotten hotter lately. Even with the windows open, the sulfur smell from the Volcan region still found its way inside and clung to my clothes and hair. A yawn escaped me as my bare feet touched the cold stone floor, dust and tiny bits of dirt sticking to my skin.Rubbing my eyes, I shuffled toward the washroom where some of the older girls were already getting ready. The moment I stepped through the doorway, they grabbed their things and hurried out.I blinked after them.“Nice, I have the place to myself,” I muttered, stretching un...
Weekly Contest #356
The General’s projection vanished, taking the official voice and legal jargon with it.The silence that followed felt heavier than the conversation itself.Lev hadn’t moved—just watched, calm gaze cutting through the storm the way it always did. He ran a hand over his light brown hair. Even after the altercation and bruises, he looked almost perfect.The hum of the ship’s engines filled the space as I sank onto my crossed arms, lips pulled thin. From the corner of my vision, Lev stayed in my line of sight, watching me with that irritating patie...
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